Apricus Installation Manual
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In the unlikely case that a tube breaks, it can
easily be replaced. The solar collector can
still function properly with one or more
broken tubes, however, a reduction in heat
output will result (depending upon how
many tubes are broken). A broken tube
should be replaced by authorised persons
only.
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Hail related damage to the collector is not
eligible for warranty claims.
Lightning Protection
It is advisable to earth-ground the copper
circulation loop of the collector to avoid
lightning related damage, or electrical safety
issues. It may also help to prevent galvanic
corrosion of the copper pipe which can
result in blue staining of basins/baths etc.
Ultraviolet (UV) degradation
Any components installed outside must be
able to withstand UV radiation without
significant degradation. Colour fading is
common, but cracking, peeling and other
severe degradation should not occur during
the design-life of any component in the
system.
Coastal Regions
Apricus collectors are manufactured using
439, 301 and 304 grade stainless steels for
the solar collector frames, clips and
fasteners. These grades of Stainless Steel are
corrosion resistant to salt water, and
therefore, installation of the collectors in
costal regions is not normally an issue.
In some coastal regions, the combination of
salt spray and living sea microbes can result
in rapid corrosion of the stainless steel. In
such cases please contact CoolSky for further
advice.
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Corrosion related damage is not eligible
for warranty claims.
